Resources
Please note: These resources are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice. The IWA assumes no liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content or for any consequences arising from the use or reliance on the information provided.
Helpful Brochures
Welcome Brochure from the City of Graz (last updated: 2018) – A great source of information about the city in English for newcomers (EN)
Helpful information about moving to Austria from the BMEIA (EN)
Welcome to Austria brochure from the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) (EN)
2021 Brochure to Living and Working in Austria from EURES and AMS (EN)
Your Social Security Rights in Austria (last updated: 2021) – A useful document from the European Commission about your social security (insurance coverage and benefits) in Austria
All about Austria and Graz
Republic of Austria: Official homepage, explanation of the political system. (EN/DE)
BMEIA: Search for a foreign embassy or consulate located in Austria. (EN)
Styria Tourism: Official tourism site for the Province of Styria – where to go, where to stay and what to do. (EN)
Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF): Online information about living in and moving to Austria, plus see their websites for German language classes available in Graz, and for how you can have your education/training certificates evaluated and recognized in Austria. (EN)
Virtual Vienna: Comprehensive site for the English-speaking community not just in Vienna, embassies, newspapers, conversion tables, stories, want ads, etc. (EN)
Welcome to Styria: All about living, working and getting started with life in Styria. (EN/DE)
Graz Tourism: Tourist office, not just for tourists, a must for newcomers. (EN/DE)
Austrian News for the German-impaired
The Local: An English-language online newspaper with the latest Austrian news and a comprehensive job search engine for jobs requiring English or another native language. (EN)
The International: Vienna-based English-language media featuring online daily news, magazines, podcasts, events, and a job market. (EN)
Expatica: An online news source for expats offering consistently helpful articles that guide you through life in Austria.
Blogs (about Life in Graz) by local English-speaking expats
Service Centers for Internationals / Expatriates
Americans Citizens Abroad: Serving and defending interests of U.S. individuals living worldwide. (EN)
American Women’s Association of Vienna: Information about living in Vienna (and Austria). (EN)
The Association of American Residents Overseas: Service for issues of concern to U.S citizens. (EN)
British Embassy in Vienna: Support for British citizens in Austria. (EN)
Club International: Center of excellence and service for expatriates and their families initiated by the economics department of the city of Graz. You qualify for their services if you or someone in your family is an expatriate employed by one of the member companies listed on the website. (EN/DE)
FAWCO: Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas. (EN)
Open Door: Network of International Women’s Associations which are non-political, non-religious, non-commercial and where membership is open to all nationalities to offer inter-club contact and communication. (EN)
Seddwell Center: English-language community center for international community members in Graz. (EN)
Special Resources from the iwa
This section contains links to helpful resources and info collected at IWA events.
Lean-in Circle Webinar: Using Social Media Tools Professionally
Webinar recording (Jan. 28, 2025, passcode: 8^N%p.mP)
Special Resources from our partners
The IWA cooperates with the Department of Translation Studies at University of Graz to provide useful information on specific topics in English for our members and practical training for translation students. These projects are led by Dr. Elisabeth Wielander (Uni Graz) with support from Dr. Sara Crockett (IWA) and carried out by the individual students.
What is the ‘Dienstleistungsscheck‘ (Service Voucher)?
Brochure 1 (Feb 2024 – Manja Kolenc, Ines Kampenhuber, Nina Zupancic) / Brochure 2 (Feb 2024 – Aša Hlebec, Anna Bramberger, Sabine Missethon)
What is the ‘Digitales Amt‘ (Digital Public Administration)?
Brochure 1 (Feb 2024 – Katja Zobaric, Michaela Steiner, Hanna Schirnhofer) / Brochure 2 (Feb 2024 – Kaja Vecko, Anja Kolar, Maria Anko)
How to organize an event in Graz (Feb 2023 – Carina Karnitschnigg, Sabrina Langmann, Verena Hirmann)
How to seek funding for cultural projects (Feb 2023 – Nina Gödl, Johanna Gmeiner-Froschauer, Madelyn Miller)
Founding an association in Austria (Feb 2023 – Eleonora Fantinel, Melissa Perna, Sarah Werber)
Travel and Transportation
Styrian Tourism Service: Useful information about mobility in Styria. (EN/many languages)
By plane:
Vienna International Airport (EN/many languages)
Flughafen Graz (EN/DE/SI)
By train and bus:
Austrian National Railways (Österreichische Bundesbahnen)
Online tickets and train schedule information. (EN/DE)
Verbund Linie: Information about all public transportation networks in Styria. (EN/DE/IT)
By bicycle:
Radtouren: Cycle trails in Austria. (EN/many languages)
Eurovelo: Distance cycle routes in Austria and throughout Europe. (EN/many languages)
Bikemap: Worldwide bike route platform featuring many routes in Styria. (EN)
By hiking:
Bergfex: Great hiking tours in and around Graz. (EN/DE)
Komoot: Planning and navigation platform for biking, hiking and more in Styria and beyond. (EN/many languages)
Children and Education
Family Guide – Services for Families in Austria: Info about government benefits and policies for all the development phases of your child. (EN/DE)
Information about Living in Austria with Children: …provided by the Austrian Federal Chancellery. (EN)
Zweiundmehr Kinderbüro: Your one-stop-shop on Karmeliterplatz in Graz for ALL questions that you may have about having, raising or educating children in Austria. Their website is only in German, but don’t be shy…just go on by! (DE)
Eltern-Kind-Zentrum (EKIZ): An amazing place to find information about childbirth and rearing children in Graz, meet with other parents, and participate in informative courses and workshops. They also have a list of local, trained (also some English-speaking!) babysitters. (DE)
ABI-Service Center Graz: The personnel at this office can answer any questions you may have about sending children to school in Graz! (DE)
IBOBB Café Service Center Graz: An information hub and contact point for all questions about education (including apprenticeships) and careers. (DE)
BIPS-Krones: Bilingual International Primary School in Graz. (EN/DE)
GIBS: Graz International Bilingual Secondary School. (EN)
Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research: Useful information about education in Austria. (EN/DE)
Austrian education system: Overview of the structure and content of the Austrian education system. (EN/DE)
Babysits: A great resource that can be used to find babysitters (also speaking English or another language) in your area. (DE)
Continuing Education and Universities
Berufsanerkennung (Recognition of foreign certificates/degrees in Austria): Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) website that explains how you can submit your qualifications, degrees and certificates earned abroad for recognition in Austria. (EN)
Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research:Get an overview of the Austrian higher education system. (EN)
University of Graz (Karl-Franzens-University) – KFU Graz (EN/DE)
Graz University of Technology – TU Graz (EN/DE)
Medical University of Graz – Med Uni Graz (EN/DE)
JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH (EN/DE)
Pädagogische Hochschule Steiermark
College for teacher training education. (EN/DE)
Volkshochschule Steiermark: An adult continuing education school that offers a diversity of classes. (DE)
International Business School Styria: Provides executive education in English and works with the Saint Mary’s College of California. (EN)
Culture
Graz National Theater: Comedy, drama, romance and more! (DE)
Graz Opera House: Luxurious red carpets, sparkling crystal chandeliers…prepare for the drama of the opera in Graz! (EN)
Next Liberty Theater: Talented theater productions for children and adolescents. (DE)
FRida & freD Children’s Museum: This incredible children’s museum offers fascinating exhibits for both younger and older children. From 4:00 pm every Thursday to Sunday, theater productions for children aged 2 and above are shown. (EN/DE)
Pennyless Players: A non-professional, non-profit student theatre group from Graz that loves to entertain their audiences with plays in the English language. (EN)
Vienna’s English Theatre: The oldest and most established English-language theatre in continental Europe! (EN/DE)
Work and professional life
Public Employment Agency in Austria (AMS): A good place to get started looking for work and specialized training. Everyone can search the comprehensive e-jobs room! (EN/DE)
Berufsanerkennung (Recognition of foreign certificates/degrees in Austria): Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) website that explains how you can submit your qualifications, degrees and certificates earned abroad for recognition in Austria. (EN/DE)
Self-employed in Austria: A great index of resources and services for people considering or pursuing self-employment. (EN)
Austrian Chamber of Labour (AK): The Arbeiterkammer represents the interests of employed people in Austria. (DE)
Austrian Chamber of Economy (WKÖ): This organization represents the interests of Austrian companies. (DE/some EN)
Other
LEO: Translation dictionary, service of Technical University of Munich. (EN/DE)
Deepl: Useful online translation tool. (many languages)
Herold: Online telephone book. (DE)
Frauenservice: A multilingual women’s counseling center in Graz. (EN/DE)
Frauengesundheitszentrum (Women’s Health Center): Learn more about women’s health issues and services. (EN/DE)
Health Insurance in Austria: A helpful article from Expatica about the health insurance system and providers in Austria.
GenderWerkstätte: A network of counselors for men and women in Graz. (DE)
Betreut: Search for private caretakers for children, the elderly, pets as well as cleaners and tutors. (DE)
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